bloating

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Scope note
The swelling of clay objects during firing as gases are released in the vitrification process; sometimes caused by overfiring and occurs either generally or in small areas; generally considered a defect in pottery but sometimes desirable in nonbearing bricks for construction.
bloating
Accepted term: 13-May-2024